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Shares of HPCL, BPCL, IOC open in green despite market sell-off – Here’s why

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Shares of HPCL, BPCL, IOC open in green despite market sell-off – Here’s why

Mumbai: Shares of state-run Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL), and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) opened hire on Friday, March 27, 2026 despite benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbling in early trade after a two-day rally, tracking a weak trend in global peers, as the US-Iran conflict continues to be a key overhang for the markets. The 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 926.92 points to 74,346.53 in early trade, while the 50-share NSE Nifty dropped 280.95 points to 23,025.50. The shares of these oil marketing companies (OMCs) opened higher, tracking the excise duty cut of Rs 10…

When Cardi B was left smelling like a chicken salad

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Entertainment

When Cardi B was left smelling like a chicken salad

Rapper Cardi B is known for her do-it-yourself (DIY) hair treatments as much as she is known for her music. The “Be Careful” rapper, who very frequently shares these DIYs on social media with her fans and followers, just spilled the tea about a major mishap during one such treatment. On the recent episode of “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” aired on Tuesday, Cardi shared how infusing garlic into her haircare routine cost her. “I put garlic [in it], but I put it too raw in my hair and for six months straight,” she told host…

Happy Birthday Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: Teenage superstar set for another stellar IPL season? Check stats

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Mar

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Sports

Happy Birthday Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: Teenage superstar set for another stellar IPL season? Check stats

New Delhi: India’s young teenage sensation, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, turns 15 years old on March 27, 2026. The youngster garnered attention through his performances in the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2025 and for India U19 after that. Born on March 27, 2011, one of the biggest restrictions for Vaibhav has been lifted, as he is now eligible to make his international debut for the senior team. It is worth noting that according to the ICC’s rules, to benefit the mental and physical health of the players, an athlete should be at least 15 years old to make his international debut for…

Petrol, Diesel Price Today: Check prices of fuel in major cities after excise duty cut of Rs 10 per litre

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Petrol, Diesel Price Today: Check prices of fuel in major cities after excise duty cut of Rs 10 per litre

Mumbai: Amid rising global crude prices due to the ongoing war in the Middle East, the government has slashed excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 10 per litre. With this cut, the excise duty on petrol has come down to Rs 3 a litre from Rs 13 earlier, while the levy on diesel has been slashed to nil from Rs 10 earlier. The move is expected to help state-run Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL), and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) deal with the rising global crude prices amid the war in the Middle East.…

6 effective ways to bring butterflies and birds to your balcony space

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Lifestyle

6 effective ways to bring butterflies and birds to your balcony space

Chemical pesticides are not good for butterflies and birds. Instead, you can use organic pesticides such as Neem oil. A chemical-free environment is the best way to make your balcony safe and healthy for the butterflies and birds. This will make your balcony a safe haven for these beautiful and harmless creatures.Creating a balcony that is safe and welcoming for butterflies and birds is not just about creating beauty; it is also about creating a connection with nature. By using the above-mentioned simple and effective techniques, you can create a mini-ecosystem in your balcony, no matter how small the space…

Suvendu leads Ram Navami rally in Mamata’s Bhabanipur turf

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Suvendu leads Ram Navami rally in Mamata’s Bhabanipur turf

In a show of strength ahead of the West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026, Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday led a Ram Navami procession through Bhabanipur, where he is contesting against Mamata Banerjee, signalling an aggressive push to challenge the Chief Minister on her home turf. The rally began at Ajanta Dhaba near Jadubabu’s Market, where Adhikari joined the procession wearing a saffron turban. Accompanied by the rhythmic beats of khol and kartal, devotional singers, and chants of “Jai Shri Ram,” the procession quickly drew large crowds. Residents gathered along the streets and from balconies to witness…

West Indies’ Evin Lewis reverses international retirement, eyes red-ball comeback

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West Indies’ Evin Lewis reverses international retirement, eyes red-ball comeback

New Delhi: Veteran West Indies batter Evin Lewis came forward and announced that he would be reversing his international retirement. It is worth noting that the 34-year-old announced his retirement after being left out of the Windies’ T20 World Cup 2026 squad on January 27. However, after having reversed his international retirement, Lewis has also made himself available for Trinidad for the Regional Four-Day Competition, which is the domestic first-class tournament in the West Indies. If he manages to make a comeback, Lewis will play red-ball cricket after a hiatus of nine years. It is worth noting that Lewis has…

Amid global turmoil, govt cuts excise duty on petrol, diesel by Rs 10 per litre – here’s what it means for you

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Amid global turmoil, govt cuts excise duty on petrol, diesel by Rs 10 per litre – here’s what it means for you

New Delhi: Amid reports of panic buying due to the ongoing war between the US, Israel, and Iran, the government had slashed excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 10. The excise duty on petrol has been cut to Rs 3 per litre from Rs 13 per litre earlier, while the excise duty on diesel has been cut to 0 from Rs 10 per litre earlier. The development holds significance amid rising worries about the fuel price hike across the country. This comes after Nayara Energy, India's largest private fuel retailer, raised petrol prices by Rs 5 per litre…

PSL 2026 introduces new rule, teams to submit two XIs at the toss for the new season

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PSL 2026 introduces new rule, teams to submit two XIs at the toss for the new season

New Delhi: The PSL (Pakistan Super League) 2026 is well underway. The marquee event kicked off on March 26, and the season opener saw Lahore Qalandars taking on Hyderabad Kingsmen. With the new season well underway, the PSL also adopted a new rule for the season. It is worth noting that the tournament has introduced a new rule where the team captains will be walking out with two team sheets during the toss. This will give the player a chance to select their playing XI based on the way the toss fell. The rule came into effect with the season…

Iran War LIVE Updates: UN Security Council to hold closed meeting on Tehran today

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Mar

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World

Iran War LIVE Updates: UN Security Council to hold closed meeting on Tehran today

New Delhi: The ongoing conflict in the Middle East continued without any sign of a breakthrough as new attacks were reported in Iran, Israel and Lebanon. Israel carried out strikes on key infrastructure at several sites in Iran, while Tehran launched missiles towards Israel as well as the UAE. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has extended his deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz to April 6. He said he will hold off on bombing Iran's energy plants. The development comes even as earlier in the day, the two countries appeared at an impasse, hardening their positions over…